The Lord Jesus Christ commands us to forgive peo~le. And h punctuates it with this statement: “so that your Father in heaven ~a forgive you.” If you forgive, God forgives you. If you don’t forgive, G~ will not forgive you {Matthew 6:14-15).0ne of the more challenging things about forgiveness is that it’s not a once…
Promises, Promises The world is full of promises, some broken, some kept. God keeps His. The greatest promise of the Bible is salvation. It’s the greatest promise because it can remove the greatest curse, sin. Jesus canie to take away sin: “he was manifested to take away our sins” (1 John 3:5). Through obedience to…
In Southern Mexico is the Cueva de Villa Luz (cave). As you walk toward the cave, the trail takes you through a paradise of lush rainforest. The cave is fed by 20 or more underground springs. The cave itself is home to spectacular rock formations and beautiful ponds. The environment is interesting and inviting. Yet…
“So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples” (Matthew 28:8). In Luke 2, the angel told the shepherds, “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born…
One of the most vivid images in the Bible is what we read of in Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.” This presents a powerful picture, especially in the context of those who lived in biblical times. In the times of the Psalmist, there were…
1. Resolve not to miss a single service of the church. No excuses this time but, for a change, made a few sacrifi.ces for the Lord. 2. Try praying every time you have a problem or decision to make. ff you feel the slightest need, pray! And while you’re at it, try praying for your…
The word “gospel” means “good news.” It has well been said that the gospel is the good news about Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection (1 -or. 15: 1-4 ). And while that is true, the gospel is so much more. Because of the resurrection of Jesus, His triumph over death, the gospel is … Glorious…
Seed planting time is upon us. The gardener/farfTler knows the importance of planting the right seeds at the right time. For the Christian, planting the right seeds makes all the difference, as well. I found a list of what we reap if we plant certain things in our lives. I have adapted and expanded it…
A poor man was given a loaf of bread. He thanked the baker, but the baker said. “Don’t thank me. Thank the miller who made the .. flour.” So he thanked the miller, but the miller said, “Don’t thank me. Thank the farmer who planted the wheat.” So he thanked the farmer, but the farmer…
Stand!ng up for what’s right can make things worse before they get >etter. Like when Moses went to Pharaoh and said it was time to let the people -go. I’m sure the enslaved Israelites were thrilled that someone was sticking up for them. But not for long. Pharaoh’s response was to make their slave labor…